Involvement of the Anglican Church in Nation Building and Political Development in Nigeria
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https://doi.org/10.59890/ijmbi.v2i2.1759Keywords:
Nigeria, Anglican Church, History, Missionaries, British ColonyAbstract
The Anglican Church in Nigeria has a rich history spanning over 180 years. Here is a brief overview of its journey during this time: In 1842, the first Anglican missionaries arrived in Badagry, Nigeria, which was then a British colony. The study depended on secondary sources of data information and its findings influenced the study conclusion and study recommendation.
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